ABPTS WMS case studies
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The Women's Health Clinical Specialist certification is a board certification offered through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) for licensed physical therapists who have built substantial clinical experience and knowledge in women's health. It is designed for therapists whose practice centers on pelvic health, obstetric and postpartum care, and musculoskeletal conditions that disproportionately or uniquely affect women across the lifespan. The ABPTS WMS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,098 words.
1Return to Running After Forceps-Assisted Delivery
A 32-year-old primipara, 9 weeks postpartum after a forceps-assisted vaginal delivery with a second-degree perineal tear, presents wanting clearance to resume running. She ran 40 km/week until 34 weeks.
465 words, about 2 min2Stress Incontinence With Mixed Findings in a Masters Athlete
A 45-year-old nulliparous masters cyclist and CrossFit participant reports urine leakage with box jumps, double-unders, and heavy lifts for 2 years. She leaks small amounts 3-4x/week.
426 words, about 2 min3Persistent Pelvic Pain After Cesarean With Conflicting Referral Questions
A 29-year-old, 14 weeks postpartum after an unplanned cesarean for failure to progress, is referred by her OB for 'pelvic floor strengthening' because of painful intercourse. She reports deep dyspareunia, a pulling pain at the cesarean scar with twisting, and pain with prolonged sitting.
425 words, about 2 min4Antenatal Pelvic Girdle Pain and Return-to-Work Pressure
A 30-year-old at 28 weeks gestation, a hospital nurse working 12-hour shifts, reports anterior and posterior pelvic girdle pain, 5/10 at rest and 8/10 after shifts, with pain on turning in bed, stairs, and single-leg stance. She has no red flags.
378 words, about 2 min5Postpartum Prolapse, Diastasis, and Conflicting Priorities
A 36-year-old, 6 months postpartum after a vacuum-assisted second delivery, presents with a vaginal bulge, difficulty with bowel movements, and low back pain. She has a 3-finger diastasis recti at the umbilicus, grade 2 anterior and posterior prolapse, and reports straining with bowel movements every 2-3 days with hard stools.
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